MECHENG 3670
Transcript Abbreviation:
Machine Elements I
Course Description:
Design of mechanisms. Application of general mechanical engineering principles to the design and analysis of mechanical components.
Course Levels:
Undergraduate (1000-5000 level)
Designation:
Required
General Education Course
(N/A)
Cross-Listings
(N/A)
Credit Hours (Minimum if “Range”selected):
2.00
Max Credit Hours
(N/A)
Select if Repeatable:
Off
Maximum Repeatable Credits
(N/A)
Total Completions Allowed
(N/A)
Allow Multiple Enrollments in Term:
No
Course Length:
14 weeks (autumn or spring)
Off Campus:
Never
Campus Location:
Columbus
Instruction Modes:
In Person (75-100% campus; 0-24% online)
Prerequisites and Co-requisites:
Prereq: 2020 and 2030 and 2850 and MatScEn 2010, and enrollment as MechEng-BS student; or department permission.
Electronically Enforced:
Yes
Exclusions
(N/A)
Course Goals / Objectives:
Ability to select an appropriate material for given design objectives and constraints.
Apply static and fatigue failure theories to typical mechanical components.
Analyze and design typical machine components such as power screws and shafts.
Design and analyze bolted, riveted and welded joints.
Check if concurrence sought:
No
Contact Hours:
| Topic | LEC | REC | LAB | LAB Inst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Safety factors and materials selection using material indices and Ashby charts. | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Stress concentrations, fracture mechanics and contact stresses. | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Principal stresses (3D), static failure theories, fatigue and fatigue failure theories. | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Design of shafts for strength and deflection, including design using keys, pins and interference fits. | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Design of power screws and threaded fasteners and welded joints. | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Grading Plan:
Letter Grade
Course Components:
Lecture
Recitation
Grade Roster Component:
Lecture
Credit by Exam (EM):
No
Grades Breakdown:
| Aspect | Percent |
|---|---|
| Recitation | 15% |
| Homework | 10% |
| Midterm Exams (2) | 50% |
| Final Exam | 15% |
| Design Project | 10% |
Representative Textbooks and Other Course Materials:
| Title | Author | Year |
|---|---|---|
| No Textbooks and Other Course Materials Entered. | ||
ABET-CAC Criterion 3 Outcomes
(N/A)
ABET-ETAC Criterion 3 Outcomes
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ABET-EAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
| Outcome | Contribution | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Significant contribution (7+ hours) | an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics |
| 2 | Significant contribution (7+ hours) | an ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors |
| 3 | Substantial contribution (3-6 hours) | an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences - pre-2019 EAC SLO (g) |
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Additional Notes or Comments
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